"Lobster" wrote in message
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Rob wrote:

I'm about to buy a Neff U1721 built under oven and need to prepare the
space in my kitchen.

So far Ive only been able to find info on aperture dimensions.

I'd like to know how its actually held in place and what I need to
provide within the aperture for the fixings.

I'm reasonably handy with DIY and a bit of a tech head, but have never
fitted a built in oven before. So any tips/advice on what to do or watch
out for would be greatly appreciated.

Presumably you're fitting this inside an existing appliance housing unit?

Built-under ovens normally just sit within their housing, you'll probably
find there are 4 small screws to locate it firmly to the unit it's sitting
in, but no more than that (ie, even if you missed them out altogether it
wouldn't be a big issue.

Of more significance is provision for ventilation and clearance - you need
to ensure you follow whatever the manufacturer stipulates. Also how you
provide it with power, which you don't mention: these are the issues!

David

Hi David

Thanks for the points you raised. I should have included a bit more detail.

My ancient freestanding cooker has died so I have a 685mm gap between the
existing kitchen units.

I'll either make up a housing to fill the gap or to save time hopefully find
a prefab carcase (anyone know where I can buy them second hand?)

On the wall in the gap there's a Gas outlet. Also a 30A(?) connection for an
electric oven which is wired to an on/off switch above the countertop on the
left of the gap.

There's no info on the Neff web site regarding ventilation requirements and
as the U1721 model I'm buying is from last years range they dont have any
info about it at all!

I might have to ring them to get specific info - but I hate waiting 20+mins
in a call queue!

Thanks again

Regards

Rob